About Greenbrier County, WV

If you like bingo and want to help the Children’s Home Society of WV
then attend the St. Patty's "No Cash" Bingo Bash on Saturday, March 17, 2012.

Time: 1:30pm until 4:00pm
Cost: $10 per person
Location: Old Stone Presbyterian Church

200 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV

• Multiple games
• Light Refreshments
• Prizes include items from Tupperware, 31, Premier Jewelry, Simply Said, Pampered Chef, Arbonne, Scentsy, Jockey, Origami Owl, Celebrating Home, Viva Beads, Tie Dye, Gold Canyon Candles, Kathy’s Hand and Foot Scrub, Silpada Jewelry and others.

For more Information, call Children's Home Society of West Virginia at 304-647-3430 or Martha Hilton at 304-645-7700.

See the map below for the Old Stone Presbyterian Church:

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Honnahlee is the only single specialty toy store in Lewisburg. This toy wonderland is a treat for children and adults alike, complete with a plethora of costumes, train sets and tiny kitchens ready to entertain tots while their parent’s explore.

The new owners of Honnahlee, Margaret and Melvin Dolan, have lived and worked in the Lewisburg area most of their lives and certainly call it home. While working at the Wild Bean owned by Melvin's brother, and located next door to Honnahlee, they were fortunate to meet and form a friendship with the former owners of Honnahlee, Roger and Courtney Smith.

"The town was pretty upset when Roger and Courtney were thinking of closing Honnahlee. Honnahlee had been here for 13 years, and was very much a part of the community, so we decided to buy the store”, says Margaret.

“We are decorating the store and selecting toys, and we plan to keep the same kinds of toys; educational, outdoor, and traditional toys. There are a few new companies that we are buying from and looking at a few more. Some of our favorites are Nano blocks (like tiny Legos) and Fred and Friends (fun items for both kids and parents). We are definitely keeping most of the Honnahlee standards like Klutz, Melissa and Doug, Creativity for Kids, Gamewright and Toysmith.”

“Some new green companies we found are Plantoys made from recycled wood, and Animalz which donates a portion of sales to environmental organizations.“

“We are also buying more USA made items like RoyToys traditional building sets, Fractules magnets and Keva building planks. It is so hard to decide on what to buy for the store when you want everything.”



Margaret states, “ hopefully all of our visitors will enjoy the store as much as we do and Honnahlee will continue to bring fun and joy to the children of this great community, Lewisburg.”

Honnahlee

117 East Washington Street

Lewisburg, WV

304-645-6123

Honnahleelewisburg.com

Do you remember the song "Puff the Magic Dragon" lived by the sea in a land called Honnahlee....hence the name of the toy store.

Do you dare take the plunge for the 9th Annual Greenbrier Valley Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, March 10, 2012, beginning at 1: p.m at the Blue Bend Recreation Area in the Monongahela National Forest.

A “must see” annual event in the Greenbrier Valley and all proceeds benefit the 501-c-3, non-profit Child and Youth Advocacy Center (CYAC) in Lewisburg, an organization that interviews and counsels sexually abused children in Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties. In the last four years, polar bear members have raised over $10,000 for the CYAC.

Since 2001, over 80 individuals have earned their polar bear membership cards by plunging into the icy waters of Anthony Creek during the month of March. Last year, 40 kindred spirits dipped into the 39 degree water while spectators cheered on their favorite plungers. A new edition to the yearly event was the Greenbrier East Jr. ROTC Color Guard and the trumpet playing of the National Anthem while standing on the Blue Bend swinging bridge.

Sponsorships are:

Poppa Bear ($100)

Momma Bear ($50) and

BabyBear ($25)

“This event is growing each year and it's a blast,” Monica Acord, CYAC executive director, said. “Blue Bend in the Monongahela National Forest is beautiful and the perfect place for a plunge. Please bring your kids and the whole family to watch the fun and sponsor a plunger.”

The one-hour event also includes club members singing the “Ode to Polar Bear” song, the Polar Bear Spirit Award winner presentation and a giant American Flag hung from the swinging bridge. Scheduled plungers include Lewisburg Mayor John Manchester, retired WV State Police Captain Jan Cahill and retired Rear Admiral Jay Bowling, who will also present a flag to the Polar Bear Spirit Award winner.

“This year’s event is going to be bigger and better than ever. Our goal is to raise over $5,000 and to see at least 60 plungers race into in the water," said Greenbrier Polar Bear vice-president Ginger Steele.

The CYAC's mission is to end child abuse in Greenbrier, Monroe, and Pocahontas Counties of WV by coordinating a multidisciplinary response to child maltreatment through utilizing a team approach to investigation, prosecution, treatment and prevention.

For more information on how to sponsor the plunge, contact the

CYAC at 304-645-4668 or

visit Greenbrier Valley Polar Bear Plunge Club

Spectators are welcomed, and new members encouraged!

The Wild Bean - Coffee, Tea, and Veggie Cuisine; coming soon The Wild Brew, a new micro brewery in Lewisburg, WV

The Wild Bean, referred to as "The Bean" by locals, features traditional freshly roasted organic coffee and espresso drinks. Owners, Roger Dolan and his wife Heather opened on May 15th, 2006, and business has been great.

The Wild Bean food menu contains organic and all-natural vegetarian soups, salads, wraps & sandwiches. Daily you will find freshly baked assortment of pastries, bagels and other treats to delight your taste buds.

The Wild Bean also has a great selection of local art and handcrafts, a unique collection of cds and vinyl not found anywhere.

On choice weekend nights, The Wild Bean transforms into the best independently owned music venue around. On stage you can find anything from an up and coming local artist to nationally recognized touring acts.

Roger owns this 7000 sq ft building and is working on an addition to the Wild Bean. He says, “this summer I will be opening a micro brewery called The Wild Brew. The brewery will open after 5 PM serving food and beer with live entertainment on weekends.”

Hours of Operation:

Mon - Fri - 6:30 am to 6:00 pm

Sat - 7:30 am to 6:00 pm

Sun - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Breakfast served open to 11am

Lunch served 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Check out The Wild Bean’s menu and see what’s cookin’.

The Wild Bean

119 E Washington Street

Lewisburg, WV 24901

(304) 645-3738

Celtic Knot 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids Race


Start your St. Patty’s Day off on the right foot…followed by your left. High Rocks’ Celtic Knot 5K (includes a 4K run/walk and 1K kiddie run) is on Saturday, March 17. This is a fundraiser for High Rocks Educational Corporation presented by the Irish Pub in Lewisburg, WV.

The running and walking event, full of twists and turns down quiet streets, is a chance to explore Lewisburg and start off the season with some spring in your step. Check in will be at 9:00 AM at the corner of Church and Washington Streets. The race will start at 10:00 AM.

Register by March 9th to guarantee a race T-shirt. Adult pre-registration is $20 and child registration for the 1K is $10

Download the registration form below. Forms are also available at The Irish Pub, Wolf Creek Gallery, the Wild Bean, and The Lewis Theatre in Lewisburg.

2012 Celtic Knot Registration Form

For more information call High Rocks at (304) 653-4891.